The 2023 Tiger Trot Fundraiser date is set for Nov 4th 2023.Mark your calendars for a fun morning of a 5k Race or 1.5k Family Fun Walk through the streets of downtown Beaver Falls. Race and walk begins at approximately 10AM. There will be snacks and drinks courtesy of the Big Beaver Falls School District… Continue reading 2023 Tiger Trot Date Set!
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Tiger Trot 2022 Update
THANK YOU to all the 2022 Tiger Trot fundraiser sponsors, donors and participants! 2022 was our best fundraising year yet. We raised over $27,000! After event expenses, we have over $21,000 to support scholarships for Beaver Falls students, classroom activities and Beaver Falls community organizations. Here is the list of business, individual and commuity sponsors”… Continue reading Tiger Trot 2022 Update
We’re not just about scholarships
The Foundation also invests in the Beaver Falls community. Since 2016, we have donated over $11,000 to community agencies such as the Beaver Falls Recreation Board, the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls, the Beaver Falls Community Development Corporation and the Children’s Museum and the Christmas Parade. We have also helped the Beaver Falls youth… Continue reading We’re not just about scholarships
2022 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2022 Big Beaver Falls Education Foundation scholarship awardees! The Foundation awarded 5 students $500 per semester scholarships for two years at the College to which they have been accepted. The Foundation also awarded 1 student a $500 per semester scholarship to attend the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) Academy to learn… Continue reading 2022 Awardees
Classroom Greenhouse featured on KDKA-TV News
Earlier in 2022, the Foundation received a request to fund a classroom greenhouse from Central Elementary 4th grade teacher, Ms Beegle. She and her classes set to work planting, studying and learning. Her success led to her, her students and the project being featured in an Earth Day story by KDKA-TV meteorologist and Beaver Falls… Continue reading Classroom Greenhouse featured on KDKA-TV News
Mini-Grants
Foundation Classroom Grants The Foundation accepts proposals from school district teachers and administrators for mini-grants up to $500 to improve students education and learning environment. In 2021, we awarded two grants. One for a classroom greenhouse to give students a hands-on ecology and plant biology learning experience, the other to establish a system to provide… Continue reading Mini-Grants
Potter Scholarship
James Potter Memorial Scholarship A memorial scholarship in honor of James Potter, LT, USN is given each year by the Potter family to a student who will be attending any of the United States Service Academies. LT Potter was on his way to a distinguished Navy career before dying tragically in an automobile accident. His… Continue reading Potter Scholarship
UPDATE Tiger Trot Fundraiser
A reminder, the 8th Annual Tiger Trot is Saturday, Nov 5th. Race day registration is from 8:30AM to 9:45AM in the parking lot behind Beaver Falls High School. Registration is $20 for adults, $10 for students. Race kicks off at 10AM, The weather will be perfect for a mid-morning run or walk. See you all… Continue reading UPDATE Tiger Trot Fundraiser
Welcome!
2023 Tiger Trot Date Set for Saturday Nov 4th 2023 Welcome to the Big Beaver Falls Education Foundation website. We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping the Big Beaver Falls School District students who want to pursue a college degree or career in the trades. We also provide small grants to school district classroom… Continue reading Welcome!